Senior System Administrator - Mission Command IT Ops

Valiant Integrated Services; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Valiant Integrated Services seeks a System Administrator III to support Army Mission Command exercises at Joint Base Lewis-McChord. You will install, configure, and maintain Windows and RHEL systems, provide end-to-end testing, and integrate components to support Live, Virtual, Constructive, and Gaming exercises.

The role requires a DoD security clearance (TS/SCI preferred), on-site work, and travel up to 10–15%. A strong IT/IA background with DoD-experience is essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Must meet DoD computing environments training within 6 months of hire
• Experience as federation manager of HLA/DIS training federations
• Able to work independently and lead when team lead is unavailable
• On-site at Joint Base Lewis-McChord in Washington
• Willing to travel up to 10–15% as needed
• Strong organizational, writing, and communication skills
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Visio
• Able to support 24/7 shift work during exercise events exceeding 40 hours/week

Responsibilities

• Provide information system analysis techniques to determine hardware, software or system specs for exercises
• Work independently in systems engineering and on-site integration within Army Mission Command environment
• Install software, perform end-to-end testing, and configure interfaces to systems
• Provide design and analysis to integrate Army Mission Command systems
• Translate mission requirements into solutions using simulation models/equipment
• Install, operate, maintain and troubleshoot Windows and RHEL systems in MTC facilities
• Integrate Windows and Linux systems (servers/workstations)
• Assist IA managers with RMF compliance
• Support Live, Virtual, Constructive, Gaming and Low Overhead exercises
• Create training products and participate in AAR activities
• Support equipment/facility setup and recovery at MTC facilities
• Stay proficient with current and future simulation software/hardware
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

System Administration

On-site work

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's in CS/IT/IA

Master's in CS/IT/IA

Tools

Windows

RHEL

Job description

Valiant Integrated Services seeks a System Administrator III to support Army Mission Command exercises at Joint Base Lewis-McChord. You will install, configure, and maintain Windows and RHEL systems, provide end-to-end testing, and integrate components to support Live, Virtual, Constructive, and Gaming exercises.

The role requires a DoD security clearance (TS/SCI preferred), on-site work, and travel up to 10–15%. A strong IT/IA background with DoD-experience is essential for success in this role.